Tag: decentralization in government
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Environment, livelihoods and local institutions : decentralization in mainland Southeast Asia
Abstract: This report provides an overview of the decentralization of natural resources decision-making and management in mainland Southeast Asia during the past 20 years. Based on seven case studies, the report analyzes the implications of these reforms for upland ecosystems and livelihoods. Author(s): Dupar, Mairi; Badenoch, Nathan; Dang Thanh, Ha Source(s): , v, 77 p.,…
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Decentralization, trends and constraints
Abstract: The interrelationships between the concepts of decentralization, good governance, local government, democratization, local governance, civil society, and participation are described. Recent trends and developments in decentralization are explained in relation to poverty reduction. Author(s): Walle, John Van Der Source(s): , [9] p. Published: 2002 Royal tropical institute (KIT)], [Amsterdam (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.kit.nl/kit/Walle,-John-van-der-(2002)-Decentralization,-trends-and-constraints
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Constraints and perspectives on democracy in Mozambique : report on NiZA conference, The Hague, February 1, 2002
Abstract: In 2002, a conference about the constraints and perspectives of democracy in Mozambique was held in The Hague to discuss how to strengthen democracy and how to prevent the escalation of political tensions. Author(s): Doeleman, Elma Source(s): , [22] p., 29 cm Published: 2002 Netherlands institute for Southern Africa (NiZA), Amsterdam (English ISBN/ISSN: /…
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Livelihoods and rural poverty reduction in Malawi : draft
Abstract: The poor, landlocked, country of Malawi is pursuing the twin strategies of decentralization and the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP). This paper reviews these macro level processes from a rural livelihoods perspective. Author(s): Ellis, Frank; Kutengule, Milton; Nyasulu, Alfred Source(s): , LADDER working paper; 17 27 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs LADDER working paper…
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Democratic decentralization of natural resources : institutionalizing popular participation
Abstract: The degree to which natural resource decentralizations have taken place and their measurable social and environmental outcomes are examined, using cases from a number of countries on forestry, wildlife, and water management. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse C. Source(s): , iv, 30 p. Published: 2002 World resources institute (WRI), Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN: 1-56973-522-0/ Link: http://pdf.wri.org/ddnr_full_revised.pdf
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Decentralization : false start or new dawn?
Abstract: Earlier false starts of decentralization are reviewed. It is argued that the balance of costs and benefits to both central and national governments in favour of the current decentralization efforts are presently positive. Author(s): Stren, Richard Source(s): Habitat debate; 8(2002)1, p. 1+3, ill. Habitat debate 8(2002)1 Published: 2002 United nations human settlements programme (UN-Habitat),…
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Decentralization in Africa : a stocktaking survey
Abstract: In 2002, a survey was conducted among World Bank country specialists to catalogue the status of political, administrative, and fiscal decentralization in 30 African countries south of the Sahara. Author(s): Ndegwa, Stephen N. Source(s): , Africa region working paper series; 40 28 p., ill., graphs Africa region working paper series 40 Published: 2002 World…
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Good enough governance : poverty reduction and reform in developing countries
Abstract: This paper argues that the avenues open to countries attempting to improve bureaucratic performance are profoundly influenced by their governance contexts. This obvious point is often neglected by those using the rhetoric of ‘democratizing’ and decentralizing the bureaucracy. Author(s): Grindle, Merilee S. Source(s): , 53 p., ill., tabs Published: 2002 University of Birmingham. Governance…
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On the meaning(s) of capacity in the literature and practice of administrative reform in transitional countries : searching for clarity (with an application to local government in Serbia)
Abstract: This discussion of the concept of CB highlights the imprecision of the term. But more important than conceptual elegance is the fact that projects aimed at enhancing capacity really have had very broad and sometimes unclear goals. Author(s): Straussman, Jeffrey D. Source(s): , 32 p., ill. draft Published: 2002 University of Kansas. Public management…